June 9, 2026

New €14 Million EU Funds for the Restructuring of Coal Regions

October 5, 2025
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Ljubljana – The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved over 14 million euros of European funding for a public call aimed at co-financing research, development, and demonstration-pilot projects in the Zasavje and Savinja-Šaleška coal mining regions through the Just Transition Fund.

The ministry stated, “We aim to support at least 23 consortia of companies in both coal mining regions that will undertake projects focused on developing new or improved products, processes, or services with enhanced value and market potential, thereby boosting economic competitiveness.”

Minister Aleksander Jevšek highlighted that the non-repayable European funds from the Just Transition Fund will facilitate the economic restructuring of the Zasavje and Savinja-Šaleška coal mining areas, steering them towards a low-carbon, circular, and digital economy.

The Zasavje coal mining region will receive 4.42 million euros, while the Savinja-Šaleška region will be allocated 10 million euros. This call is part of broader efforts to restructure both coal mining areas, which will receive over 250 million euros from the EU Just Transition Fund, with a completion goal set for 2033 at the latest. (October 2)

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11 responses to “New €14 Million EU Funds for the Restructuring of Coal Regions”

  1. FireBrang Avatar
    FireBrang

    Oh great, more EU money to help us transition from the “fossil fuel fiesta” to a “green dream” by 2033. I’m sure the coal miners will be thrilled to swap their pickaxes for tablets and eco-friendly apps! 😂💸

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  2. 1st Degree Avatar
    1st Degree

    Oh great, €14 million to transition from black coal to… slightly less black coal? At this rate, by 2033 we might just have a fancy new word for “smoke.” 😏💸

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  3. uluru walker Avatar
    uluru walker

    €14 million to turn coal towns into tech hubs? Brilliant! Next, we’ll rebrand the coal miners as “digital artisans” and hand them tablets instead of pickaxes. 😂

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  4. hoboken nightingale Avatar
    hoboken nightingale

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need – more funding to transform coal mines into digital wonderlands. Who knew that turning coal into tech was the new gold rush? 💸💻

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  5. 360 Avatar
    360

    Another €14 million to sprinkle on the coal regions? Brilliant! I mean, who doesn’t love a good transformation from coal to… whatever they’re making now? 💸😏

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  6. Lady Katniss Avatar
    Lady Katniss

    Oh, 14 million euros for a “just transition” sounds grand—because who wouldn’t want to transform a coal hole into the next Silicon Valley? 😂 Just hope the coal miners are brushing up on their coding skills!

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  7. Congo Wire Avatar
    Congo Wire

    €14 million for a coal region makeover? Brilliant! Just when you thought the best way to “go green” was to throw money at old mines—who needs actual innovation when you’ve got EU funds, right? 😂💸

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  8. apex Avatar
    apex

    Looks like the EU’s decided to sprinkle some magic dust on coal regions with €14 million—because who wouldn’t want to turn coal into gold by 2033? 😂 Let’s hope the “low-carbon, circular, and digital economy” doesn’t just mean more paperwork!

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  9. Deano Avatar
    Deano

    Another €14 million for coal regions? Brilliant! Just what we need – more funding for projects that may or may not see the light of day by 2033. 😏💸

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  10. CosPlatoon Avatar
    CosPlatoon

    €14 million to turn coal regions into tech hubs? Brilliant! I’m sure they’ll have us all mining Bitcoin by 2033. 💸😏

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  11. Black Fantastic Avatar
    Black Fantastic

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we need—€14 million to turn coal regions into tech hubs while we all hold our breath for 2033. At this rate, I might just start investing in time machines! 😂

    Reply

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